2019 Map of Garrison West

About this map

The borderlands of Nacogdoches and Rusk counties define this rural landscape, centered on the western reaches of Garrison and the community of Fitze. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of waterways, including Naconiche Creek, Mud Cr, and Sandy Creek, which flow through the timbered hills of East Texas. Genealogists will find significant local landmarks such as Nails Cem and Strickland Cem, along with the Holly Springs Cem near the southern boundary. Natural features like Tonkawa Spring, Bellevue Spring, and White and Red Springs suggest the importance of groundwater in the region's early settlement. Numerous reservoirs, including Ford Lake and McKinney Lake, illustrate the development of water management across the Piney Woods. The presence of named landmarks like Curtis Smith Lake and Bohanon Br provides specific points of interest for researchers tracing family history in this part of Texas.